Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets (Ranbaxy) – Foreign tablet contamination (2012)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 10 mg, 90-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA; by: Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd., New Delhi -110 019, India; NDC 63304-827-90
Brand
Ranbaxy Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: 2407258, Exp 05/14
Products Sold
Lot #: 2407258, Exp 05/14
Ranbaxy Inc. is recalling Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 10 mg, 90-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy due to Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets: A product complaint was received by a pharmacist who discovered an Atorvastatin 20 mg tablet inside a sealed . This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets: A product complaint was received by a pharmacist who discovered an Atorvastatin 20 mg tablet inside a sealed bottle of 90-count Atorvastatin 10 mg.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026